Doctor of Science in Movement Sciences (DScMvt) PROGRAM COURSES Course Credits Core Biomechanics of Human Movement 3 Neuromuscular Movement of Human Performance 3 Laboratory Techniques in Movement Science 3 Neurophysiology and Prosthetic Design 3 Clinical Biomechanics 3 Human Performance and Motor Control 3 Advanced Pathokinesiology 3 Developmental Biomechanics across the Lifespan 3 Neuromuscular Training and Performance 3 Applied Movement Science 3 Comprehensive Exam - 30 Scientific Inquiry Biostatistics 3 Outcome Measurements and Analysis 3 Research Methods in Rehabilitation 3 Grant Writing 3 Doctoral Seminar 2 Dissertation 16 30 Essentials Instructional Strategies 3 Course Development I 3 Course Development II 3 8 Total Credits : 69 1
Course Descriptions Core (30 Credits) Biomechanics of Human Movement (3 credits) This course and lab examines the biomechanical principles that relate to the human body and performance. Concepts on mechanical factors on human movement from a disability, rehabilitative, and sports perspective will also be discussed. Neuromuscular Movement of Human Performance (3 credits) The course and lab will focus on the neuromuscular movements and components of human performance. Neuromuscular activation patterns in normal and pathological human locomotion will also be outlined. Laboratory Techniques in Movement Science (3 credits) This course and lab will discuss the instrumentation that is used in the study of movement. The course will focus on how to collect and analyze motion data with the instrumentation used in motion analysis. Neurophysiology and Prosthetic Design (3 credits) The course and lab builds on the review of the neurophysiological components in normal and pathological human locomotion. The course will focus on the neurophysiological effects of prosthetic design on human movement. Clinical Biomechanics (3 credits) This course and lab examines the clinical biomechanical principles that are related to Musculoskeletal Disorders that effect human motor performance. Concepts and theories of the relationship between applied science and biomechanics will also be addressed. Human Performance and Motor Control (3 credits) The course and lab presents an advanced conceptual framework of neural and behavioral theories in motor control and human performance. Topics will highlight the planning and executing of movement along with the theory of motor control and locomotion. The course will also examine the principles of motor learning and adaptation. 2
Advanced Pathokinesiology (3 credits) This course and lab is an advanced investigation of the pathokinesiological conditions and its relation to human function. It will focus on the application principles of motor control and learning in the fields of neuromuscular, musculoskeletal and sensorimotor deficits. Developmental Biomechanics across the Lifespan (3 credits) This course examines the developmental biomechanics throughout the lifespan along with the effects of developmental disabilities on biomechanics. The course will also focus on the development of motor patterns in relations to the maturation of the nervous system. The effects of age throughout the lifespan on the sensory, neuromuscular, and central nervous systems will also be discussed. Neuromuscular Training and Performance (3 credits) This course and lab will examine the various techniques used in neuromuscular training and enhancing performance. Interventions and prevention of injuries during human performance will also be discussed. Assessments, data collection, clinical exercise training and testing, and interpretation of results will also be addressed. Applied Movement Science (3 credits) The course will build on the knowledge and principles of movement science. It will explore clinical cases that require the integration of biomechanical principles. Evidence based practice for advanced intervention and prevention techniques will also be discussed. The course will focus on integrating applied principles of biomechanics and neuromuscular training and performance. Scientific Inquiry Biostatistics (3 credits) This course focuses on the principles of biostatistics and it s relevancy in epidemiology. The course will outline the concepts in analyzing statistical outcomes to identify contributing factors in health related problems. 3
Outcome Measurements & Analysis (3 credits) This course discusses the basic quantitative, qualitative, epidemiologic methods and designs, which include basic biostatistics, concepts of reliability and validity, critical appraisal of literature, and the development of a research proposal and clinical guidelines. Evidence-based clinical decision-making, including locating and accessing sources of evidence, evaluating levels of evidence, applying evidence to clinical practice and integrating evidence, patient values and preferences and clinical experience will also be included. Relevant test and measures for determining impairment and differentiating the diagnosis based on the specificity and sensitivity of the instrument along with outcome measures relating to functional disability, general health status, and patient/client satisfaction used to assess and guide rehab management will also be discussed. Research Methods in Rehabilitation (3 credits) This course will provide an overview of statistical methods utilized in rehabilitation research. The course will focus on the implementation of research skills learned from previous courses in the development of a scholarly written paper. Emphasis will be placed on producing a project that addresses issues in rehabilitation sciences. Grant Writing (3 credits) This course describes the grant seeking process, designing a letter of intent, proposal writing and executing a grant funded program. Doctoral Seminar (2 credits) The course will discuss topics on the guidelines in preparing a Dissertation proposal and various techniques utilized in its preparation. Dissertation (16 credits) The course focuses on the production and defense of Doctoral dissertation. Topics will be approved by a dissertation committee. 4
Essentials Instructional Strategies (3 credits) This course presents the frame work of theory and practice of various strategies in providing and delivering instruction. Learning styles, types of assessments and keeping your audience will also be addressed. Course Development I (3 credits) This course presents topics on syllabus development that includes but not limited to objective writing, content outline and lecture preparation. Course Development II (3 credits) This course outlines the theory of assessments and development, appropriate assessment selection and advanced lecture preparation skills. Comprehensive Exam Comprehensive exam of all principles learned during the DSc in Movement Sciences curriculum. Each student must pass this exam prior to advancing to the Dissertation phase. 5